Food & Drink

President Joseph R. Biden signed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act into law that changes labeling rules for sesame on packaged foods. The FASTER Act officially makes sesame the ninth food allergen that companies must indicate on packaging. The legislation increases transparency and awareness about food allergens and may potentially decrease

Two of the biggest global meat suppliers JBS and Tyson announced this week that consumer prices would rise due to soaring grain costs and unfavorable market conditions. With the Consumer Price Index showing meat prices up 2% already in April, which is expected to increase as the rise plays out across the meat industry.  “We

Plant-based foods are a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option compared to animal products that require significant energy, land, and water to grow. However, the taste, texture, and appearance of many plant-based foods need improvement to gain greater acceptance from consumers. Now, Motif FoodWorks, a food technology company, announced it has gained exclusive access to

Has LeBron James always been an early riser?  Well, he’s never had much time for the snooze button. “I’ve always kind of been a morning person,” the Los Angeles Lakers basketball star tells Forbes. “Over the last I would say 16 years I have turned more into a morning person, because you start to have kids,

The Philippines’ largest fast food chain, Jollibee Food Corp., which is controlled by billionaire Tony Tan Caktiong, plans to buy back $250 million of the dollar-denominated perpetual bonds that the company issued last year to fund its international acquisition spree. To refinance the debt, Jollibee said it will raise as much as 12 billion pesos

If you’ve ever watched an episode of “Parks & Recreation” then you probably know that Nick Offerman’s character, Ron Swanson, is a connoisseur of scotch whisky, particularly Lagavulin. That love also extends to Offerman himself, who teamed up with the distillery for some advertising spots back in 2014, and eventually his own bottle of whisky,

Summer is practically right around the corner—five weeks away, if we really want to get into the nitty-gritty details. (This year, the solstice lands on June 20.) But even that fleeting period of time in between spring and summer feels like an eternity after the terrible, awful, no good, very bad pandemic winter we’ve had.

             In the world of sparkling beverages and cold brews, a new player stands out for a number of reasons. Enroot Sparkling Cold Brew Tea is steeped in Filipino heritage, crafted in partnership with chefs from the James Beard Foundation, and is backed by actor Brad Pitt.            The collection of teas were meticulously crafted for today’s

RiverPark Ventures-backed personalized nutrition company Remedy Health that offers a line of vitamin gummy products Nourished made with its patented 3D printing technology has raised an $11 million series A fund led by ADM Ventures and Cibus Fund, after seeing its revenue grow by more than 600% over the past year. The round of financing,

It’s relatively easy to get your hands on plant-based meat that looks and tastes the part. The Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger, for example, can be found in abundance in fast food outlets, grocery stores, and restaurants across the U.S. and beyond. The vegan meat substitute market reached $1.4 billion in 2020 according to new

When Angelica O’Reilly, winemaker at Distaff Wine Co. and NOMEN first came to the Willamette Valley in 1990, she was impressed with the camaraderie that she discovered there. She remembers the days when most of the wineries were in what she calls an “entrepreneur stage,” a clutch of around 70 establishments compared to the approximately

In the latest, and perhaps the coolest partnership between a distillery and a celebrity, Virginia’s Catoctin Creek and outrageous metal band GWAR will finally release their infamous Ragnarök Rye on May 28. The award-winning distillery known for its rye whisky, was set to launch the collaboration this past February, but according to a press release,

As the world slowly starts to reopen, the forgotten art of party planning is becoming relevant once again. But maybe you’re feeling a little rusty after all this time off. Thankfully, Party by Numbers is here to help you gather gracefully—with minimal thought or effort. If you’re looking to host a minimum of 8 people

I wrote an article in this space a few weeks ago about the impending emergence of Brood X cicadas. I ended the article imagining all of those little insects humming the song, “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross. Soon there will be millions of periodical (not to be confused with annual) cicadas all over the

Forget roses or candy. What your mother may really, really wants is whiskey. Good whiskey. Fun whiskey. Interesting whiskey. Here’s a roundup of some whiskeys that will make your mama happy. Shibui 10-year-old pure malt whisky is an award-winning whisky for moms, who deserve awards. Shibui Shibui Japanese 10-year-old Pure Malt Whisky ($139.99) Shibui is a rather

Over the last several months, the nonalcoholic beer category has exploded with a bevy of new craft options. In April, Dogfish Head announced the official release of its 90-calorie nonalcoholic wheat beer called Lemon Quest. One month earlier, Dogfish parent Boston Beer Company SAM launched its “Just The Haze” nonalcoholic IPA, and Florida brewing entrepreneur

Lisa Barnett spent nearly a decade working in venture capital and spending a lot of time with companies that were solving chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease, illnesses people encounter in later years. Through that, she started to realize the critical need for high-quality, nutritious and fresh food from the beginning of life.

The announcement that Carlos Brito, the CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), will be stepping down from the company on July 1st after 32 years, including the last 15 years at the helm, was backdropped by a robust set of Q1 numbers. Brito highlighted total volume numbers up 13.3% and total revenue numbers up 17.2%

Amidst disrupted sleep schedules and mom’s juggling multiple roles at home, cravings for comfort food are at an all-time high. But with 66% of mothers reporting unwanted weight gain since the start of the pandemic, many want a sweet treat that doesn’t sacrifice their health. And while weight-loss are rushing in to profit off the

In a bid to compete with a growing number of mood-enhancing beverages, PepsiCo PEP has rolled out a new line of sparkling waters that are intended to support mental focus and relaxation. Called Soulboost, the new drinks blend a splash of fruit juice with carbonated water and adaptogens like L-theanine and Panax ginseng. Available online